The Washington Nationals have been rebuilding for years, but that phase needs to end soon. The team hasn’t spent significantly since re-signing Stephen Strasburg after the 2019 World Series, and the biggest deal they’ve handed out since then was $15 million to Nelson Cruz. That’s not going to cut it anymore.
Now, for the first time in a while, there’s a sense that things are changing. The Nationals moved on from longtime manager Davey Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo during the 2025 season. In their place, the team brought in a completely new leadership group, led by 35-year-old Paul Toboni as president of baseball operations and 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager.